Post navigation

United Healthcare Introduces Online Bill Payments

United Healthcare has introduced an online bill payment service that enables United members to pay their bills to healthcare providers by credit card or bank transfer.

United, which has integrated the online bill-pay capability with its claims processing system, is the first payer to supply a service of this kind, said Victoria Bogatyrenko, VP of products innovation for United, in an interview with InformationWeek Healthcare.

The significance of United’s move is that it provides a more efficient way for many providers, especially small physician practices and community hospitals, to receive payments from patients. Also, the approach makes it easier for patients to see what they owe and pay their bills to all of their doctors.